Benefits for New Members

Health and Welfare Benefits are effective upon Five (5) months of service.

In compliance with the Affordable Care Act, participants have the option of purchasing months four (4) and five (5). Call the Health and Welfare Fund office at (215) 561-2722 for more information.

The provider is OptumRx.

Retail provides a 30 day supply. Co-pay is $6.75 Generic and $9.50 Brand.

Mail order provides a 90 day supply for one (1) Co-pay.

Names of all eligible dependents will appear on the Rx card. Notify the Fund office if a dependent name is not listed.

OneRx is a pharmacy benefits tool that can save you money and allows you to compare prices at local pharmacies. It will also notify you of any manufacturers coupons available for your prescription. Go to https://onerx.com/partnerships/pft for an overview.

The Educational Issues Department offers professional development workshops and courses ranging from classroom management, effective instruction, literacy, mathematics, technology, science, social science, special education and world languages.

School-Based professional development leaders provide professional development at schools.

Strong Beginnings provides Teacher Induction and year-long support for new teachers.